The Marriage Fool (1998)
Recently widowed after 41 years of marriage, Frank Walsh meets the outgoing Florence, sparking joy back into his life again. However, there is clear disapproval of her from his grown children, especially his eldest son Robert. As Frank and Florence grow closer in their relationship, Robert begins to change his perspective on their commitment and devotion to one another.
Director: Charles Matthau
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Walter Matthau as Frank Walsh |
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Carol Burnett as Florence |
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John Stamos as Robert Walsh |
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Teri Polo as Susan Prescot |
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Kevin Frank as James Walsh |
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Arlene Mazerolle as Darlene Walsh |
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Michael McMurtry as Steven Walsh |
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Christina Collins as Joy Walsh |
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Mary Moore as Linda |
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Johanna Nicosia as Wendy Ferris |
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Sally Willis as Tina (Florence's Daughter) |
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Dawn Greenhalgh as Lydia |
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Paul Soles as Warren |
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Ted Simonett as Falco (Robert's Boss) |
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Steve Behal as Charlie |
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Cliff Saunders as John |
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Bruce Deller as Mr. Peprocki (Neighbor) |
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Charles Matthau as Salesperson |
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April Morgan as Secretary (uncredited) |
| Sound | James McVay | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Shauna Jamison | Unit Production Manager |
| Directing | Eric J. Robertson | Second Assistant Director |
| Production | Shana Landsburg | Casting |
| Production | Nelleke Privett | Casting |
| Camera | Andy Chmura | Camera Operator |
| Camera | John Lindsay | First Assistant Camera |
| Sound | Colin Jones | Boom Operator |
| Production | Sabine Graham | Production Coordinator |
| Production | Stacey Knocker | Assistant Production Coordinator |
| Directing | Saverina Allevato | Script Supervisor |
| Directing | Cameron Kuc | Third Assistant Director |
| Production | Vince Nyuli | Location Manager |
| Costume & Make-Up | Judith R. Gellman | Costume Designer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kimberley Ann Rush | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Lighting | Kevin Alanthwaite | Gaffer |
| Lighting | Scott MacKinnon | Best Boy Electric |
| Camera | Robert DaPrato | Key Grip |
| Camera | Peter Daprato | Best Boy Grip |
| Camera | Tracy Shaw | Dolly Grip |
| Camera | Kevin S. Stewart | Second Assistant Camera |
| Costume & Make-Up | Inge Klaudi | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Karola Dirnberger | Key Hair Stylist |
| Art | Vic Rigler | Property Master |
| Crew | Jennifer Peck | Post Production Supervisor |
| Production | Daniel Blatt | Executive Producer's Assistant |
| Production | Jason Friedlander | Production Assistant |
| Sound | Larry Pitman | ADR Editor |
| Sound | Lou Thomas | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Writing | Richard Vetere | Theatre Play |
| Writing | Richard Vetere | Teleplay |
| Production | Joan Barnett | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jack Grossbart | Executive Producer |
| Production | Linda L. Kent | Co-Producer |
| Camera | John J. Connor | Director of Photography |
| Editing | David L. Bertman | Co-Editor |
| Editing | Carroll Timothy O'Meara | Editor |
| Art | Dan Yarhi | Production Design |
| Art | Elis Y. Lam | Art Direction |
| Art | Kate Redmond | Set Decoration |
| Directing | Charles Matthau | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Lisa D'Arcy | Set Costumer |
| Sound | Tom Mather | Sound Recordist |
| Directing | Martha M. Elcan | First Assistant Director |